Fiesta ST MK7.5 Track car

[RC1807]

WCZ said:

change the tyres to michelin ps3's, my 215 grips in the dry extremely well with them

Thanks - still 5mm on the originals for the moment after 49,500km, as I (have to) switch to winter boots for 6m / year.

[kaveney]

305 BHP for this set up is good going as it is running the X47 turbo not the R or V330 .

Ps3 are good for the road but not great on track i have found on other cars and i still think the AD08R is one of the best tyres for track and road use .

WCZ said:

change the tyres to michelin ps3's, my 215 grips in the dry extremely well with them

[alex98uk]

Good thread, I recognise your name from STOC.

I have a relatively similar set up to you, minus the upgraded turbo. I really enjoy it at the track and it's kind of in a place where I don't want to tinker further for fear of upsetting the balance it has. The only thing I would look to add is bigger brakes.

The biggest differences for me as both a road car and track car was the addition of adjustable coilover suspension and diff (I went Wavetrac). The coilovers have improved the car on streets by being soft when I want it and hard on track and the diff just absolutely pulls the car around bends, although it is not noticeable on street.

I also run AD08R tyres and have managed to convert some friends to them. They are nice and sticky when hot (only beaten by R888R/AR1's etc...), but suitable for the UK as they have some tread to deal with standing water. I'm a great fan of them.

Question for you, what made you go for the breather mods such as larger crossover pipes and upgraded hot/cold sides? I'm always slightly unsure if there is any tangible benefit, or it's more a high margins product that companies sell.

Have bookmarked the thread in any case!

This is what i'm running:

Mountune intake (Ramair induction pipe)
GFB Diverter Valve +
Collins Performance Stage 2
Mountune small Intercooler
Custom 2.75" catback
KW ST XTA adjustable coilovers
WaveTrac LSD
EBC discs + braided lines
Ferodo DS2500 pads
Team Dynamics Pro 1.2 16"
Summit rear beam brace
Custom brake ducting (instead of foglights)

[kaveney]

Yes im on STOC as well mate so may have spoken all ready .

I still have a big parts list that will cover all parts and im looking at BC coilovers and the 330mm 4 pot AP racing front brake setup .

The large cross over and boost pipes are only good if you are running a hybrid / big turbo set up and on a stock turbo setup this will lose you power i have been told .

I was running the CP2 on my car as well and for road use this was a great set up but the difference from CP2 to a stage 3 is massive but for the road i would say the CP2 was better .

Regards

alex98uk said:

Good thread, I recognise your name from STOC.

I have a relatively similar set up to you, minus the upgraded turbo. I really enjoy it at the track and it's kind of in a place where I don't want to tinker further for fear of upsetting the balance it has. The only thing I would look to add is bigger brakes.

The biggest differences for me as both a road car and track car was the addition of adjustable coilover suspension and diff (I went Wavetrac). The coilovers have improved the car on streets by being soft when I want it and hard on track and the diff just absolutely pulls the car around bends, although it is not noticeable on street.

I also run AD08R tyres and have managed to convert some friends to them. They are nice and sticky when hot (only beaten by R888R/AR1's etc...), but suitable for the UK as they have some tread to deal with standing water. I'm a great fan of them.

Question for you, what made you go for the breather mods such as larger crossover pipes and upgraded hot/cold sides? I'm always slightly unsure if there is any tangible benefit, or it's more a high margins product that companies sell.

Have bookmarked the thread in any case!

This is what i'm running:

Mountune intake (Ramair induction pipe)
GFB Diverter Valve +
Collins Performance Stage 2
Mountune small Intercooler
Custom 2.75" catback
KW ST XTA adjustable coilovers
WaveTrac LSD
EBC discs + braided lines
Ferodo DS2500 pads
Team Dynamics Pro 1.2 16"
Summit rear beam brace
Custom brake ducting (instead of foglights)

[WCZ]

alex98uk said:

This is what i'm running:

Mountune intake (Ramair induction pipe)
GFB Diverter Valve +
Collins Performance Stage 2
Mountune small Intercooler
Custom 2.75" catback
KW ST XTA adjustable coilovers
WaveTrac LSD
EBC discs + braided lines
Ferodo DS2500 pads
Team Dynamics Pro 1.2 16"
Summit rear beam brace
Custom brake ducting (instead of foglights)

what's the best upgrade from an mp215 ?

was thinking a sports cat and intercooler with a different map ?

[kaveney]

Next i have installed a mountune short shift that reduces the throw by 25%










Then an AET symposer delete kit as the symposer can leek boost this the tune im running

[alex98uk]

WCZ said:

alex98uk said:

This is what i'm running:

Mountune intake (Ramair induction pipe)
GFB Diverter Valve +
Collins Performance Stage 2
Mountune small Intercooler
Custom 2.75" catback
KW ST XTA adjustable coilovers
WaveTrac LSD
EBC discs + braided lines
Ferodo DS2500 pads
Team Dynamics Pro 1.2 16"
Summit rear beam brace
Custom brake ducting (instead of foglights)

what's the best upgrade from an mp215 ?

was thinking a sports cat and intercooler with a different map ?

I would say they are much over muchness. I like Collins Performance cp2, but I believe it's a "safer" map compared to Revo or something where they push further.

I'd like to go sports cat too, but not sure how much performance benefit compared on stock turbo map.

If i l were you, I'd go for an upgraded turbo diverter valve like the GFB DV+ instead.

[alex98uk]

kaveney said:

Next i have installed a mountune short shift that reduces the throw by 25%

Make sure to install the short shift with loctite. Mine fell apart after about a year of use! Had to source new bolts from Mountune.

Edited by alex98uk on Wednesday 22 May 17:29

[kaveney]

I have also installed some suspension upgrades but will be looking to swap then out for some coilovers soon .


First was the install of the Whiteline rear anti roll bar






The rear spring isolators are made of foam and are very squishy and do brake down very quickly so i have installed some Power flex units .










I have then installed the Mountune clubsport suspension


New mountune springs











Rear Bilstein shocks






The rear installed










Front Mountune clubsport kit and old shock










And all installed






Then i have installed some Super pro front drop link

[alex98uk]

What do the different droplinks aid with?

[kaveney]

they are adjustable and stiffer / stronger than stock .

alex98uk said:

What do the different droplinks aid with?

[kaveney]

Last bit for the day was to install rear Mountune braided brake lines .

I do have the fronts but will be installing an AP racing BBK soon so have just installed the rear ones .


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[kaveney]

Yesterday i got round to installing my Airtec oil catch can on the crankcase side .

Airtec unit .




Installed














I have a Mishmoito PVC oil catch can on order that will be in soon to go with this Aritec crankcase oil catch can .

[alex98uk]

I don't know much about catch cans, but is there any risk that it affects lubrication of the diverter valve? My understanding is that it self lubricates from oil vapour?

[kaveney]

Not that I have read and when I serviuce the car I will check the dv just in case .

If you could see all the muck that is on the back of the valves and intake like I have you would be amazed .

I could not recomend them enough esp on direct injection cars .

Regards

alex98uk said:

I don't know much about catch cans, but is there any risk that it affects lubrication of the diverter valve? My understanding is that it self lubricates from oil vapour?

[kaveney]

Got most of the bits i need to finish off the car before its first track day and now just need to get them fitted .





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I also picked up the Fiesta St daily replacement on Saturday as well .

[alex98uk]

What cage is that?

Unless i'm mistaken, you had a red MRS too?

[kaveney]

It is a VUDU bolt in rear cage from AET motorsport and yes you are correct my last track car was a MR2 roadster .

Regards

alex98uk said:

What cage is that?

Unless i'm mistaken, you had a red MRS too?

[kaveney]

Got another little bit done yesterday to the car .

I have installed a Forge turbo blanket that will help keep under bonnet temps down and also keep heat in the turbo .


Forge turbo blanket








And installed

[kaveney]

Another small update .

I have changed the O2 sensors out when doing the turbo blanket for new Bosh units .

New upstream O2 and downstream O2 sensor